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Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge: top 6 new features you should know

Is Galaxy S6 edge+ for you? Let 's compare it with Galaxy S6 edge!

by simon 14 Comments

Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge: top 6 new features you should knowUpdate 1: Official Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manuals are available here. Download the Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual in your own languages.

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1) 1. Galaxy S6 edge+ is bigger (and heavier)
2) 2. More features for edge screen
3) 3. New camera features
4) 4. More (4GB) RAM and larger battery (3000mAh)
5) 5. Fast wireless charging
6) 6. Bad news: Galaxy S6 edge+ has no IR blaster, no SD card slot, no removable battery
7) What do you think about Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge? What are your favorite features?

Samsung just announced the plus-size sibling of Galaxy S6 edge: Galaxy S6 edge+ on August 13 (together with Galaxy Note 5).

Apparently, the sales of the duo (Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge) are not as good as expected as reported. Samsung need new flagship phones to get the market.

Will Galaxy S6 edge+ give Samsung a lift in poor sales?

This post will try to highlight new features of Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge.

1. Galaxy S6 edge+ is bigger (and heavier)

As suggested by its name, Galaxy S6 edge+ is really a plus-size sibling of Galaxy S6 edge.

The screen size of Galaxy S6 edge+ is 5.7″, which is significantly larger than the 5.1″ S6 edge.

The dimension of the Galaxy S6 edge+ is 6.08″ x 2.98″ x 0.27″; while Galaxy S6 edge only has a dimension of 5.59″x 2.76″ x 0.28″.

You will also feel Galaxy S6 edge+ is about 16% heavier (153g) than S6 edge (132g).

But for most owners, one-hand operation is not a big issue.

2. More features for edge screen

Edge screen is a signature feature in Galaxy S6 edge.

In addition to all features of the edge screen in Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+ adds more features to the edge screen.  Now you can add favorite apps to edge screen.

For existing Galaxy S6 edge owners,  Samsung may bring this feature to your phone in future update.

3. New camera features

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge set the standard for smartphone cameras in 2015.

Although  Galaxy S6 edge+ uses the identical camera sensors as Galaxy S6 edge, significant improvements in camera features can be spotted.  These include:

  • RAW support in Pro Mode. For advanced users,  Galaxy S6 edge+ can save photos in RAW format. This means you have the full freedom to edit the photos after they are taken. You are not limited to effects and filters. You can travel back and re-adjust camera settings.
  • Video collage mode. You can capture multiple videos and play them in a single collage.
  • Live broadcast. You can broadcast yourself live through YouTube in Galaxy S6 edge+ camera app. You can set the broadcast as private (only invited contacts can watch) or public.

Again, probably (no confirmation or guarantee from Samsung yet) these features will be added to Galaxy S6 edge in future update.

4. More (4GB) RAM and larger battery (3000mAh)

Galaxy S6 edge+ shares almost identical hardware specs with Galaxy S6 edge.

But for the RAM, Galaxy S6 edge+ comes with 4GB; while Galaxy S6 edge has 3 GB. For most owners,  they will not notice the difference. But for heavy game players, and multi window users, the additional 1GB memory should boost the performance and reduce the possible lags.

Thanks to the larger size of Galaxy S6 edge+, a larger battery with 3000mAh capacity is fitted in S6 edge+. This is 15% larger than that in Galaxy S6 edge (2600mAh).

5. Fast wireless charging

Galaxy S6 edge comes with fast charging and wireless charging. But when you use wireless charging, fast charging will not be activated.

Now Samsung introduced fast wireless charging to Galaxy S6 edge+. This is the first smartphone with fast wireless charging. It is faster than normal wireless charging. But it is slightly slower than fast charging.

So the charging time sit between fast charging and wireless charging.

6. Bad news: Galaxy S6 edge+ has no IR blaster, no SD card slot, no removable battery

It is unclear why Samsung removed the IR blaster from Galaxy S6 edge+. Probably due to the low usage and cost saving. Most Galaxy phone owners are not aware of this feature.

As for SD card slot, and removable battery, I listed them as the defects of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.  Galaxy S6 edge+ continue to disappoint some potential owners who need these features.

Anyway, if you need removable battery or SD card support,  Samsung is closing the doors for you.

What do you think about Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge? What are your favorite features?

Please let’s discuss in the comments below.

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Comments

  1. Dj thao says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    I’m getting a new Samsung Galaxy s6 edge. Just wanna know if my Sim card from my Samsung Galaxy Avant work in the samsung galaxy s6 edge

    Reply
    • simon says

      October 1, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      No, you need get a new sim card from your phone company. Your old phone is using micro SIM card, but Galaxy S6 requires smaller nano SIM card.

      Do not try to trim the sim card by yourself.


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      • Dj thao says

        October 4, 2015 at 1:13 pm

        So I have to go to tmobile to transfer all my contacts from my micro Sim card to the new nano Sim card?

        Reply
  2. Dj thao says

    October 8, 2015 at 12:31 am

    So do I have to take my micro Sim card to tmobile to transfer all my contacts to the new nano Sim card?

    Reply
    • simon says

      October 8, 2015 at 12:38 am

      You can transfer all contracts on the sim card to the phone, then sync with your Google account. The procedure depends on the model of your current phone. But generally in your contracts app, you should have the option.

      You should not save contacts to sim card nowadays because contacts in sim card can only have one number.


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  3. Sharon says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Recently, I’ve been frequently getting the “Sign in failed” message when my S6 tries to sync to my ATT email account. I re-enter my email password and it does the sync. A couple of hours later, I get the same message. It’s getting quite annoying to have to repeatedly re-enter my email password.

    Does anyone know how to fix this annoyance?

    Reply
    • simon says

      October 13, 2015 at 5:19 am

      You can try to set sync frequency a bit longer.


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  4. sony says

    December 31, 2015 at 5:49 am

    hai i bought a new samsung edge plus mobile. i added google account and my phone got locked and after rebooting, its asking for my google account and password which i forgot. how can i get my google account. or how will i know which google account i have registered with. please help me. thanks

    Reply
    • simon says

      December 31, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      You should know your Google account. No one can help you on such an issue.


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  5. sony says

    December 31, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Thanks, but i have sorted it out today by going to samsung service centre.

    Reply
  6. sony says

    December 31, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    friends if u have any problem with ur google account or if its forgotten please go to ur nearest Samsung service center. they will sort it out. only thing u need is ur proof of purchase.etc. thanks hope this tip will help.

    Reply
    • simon says

      January 1, 2016 at 5:55 am

      Thank you for sharing the tips.


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  7. fiona says

    January 22, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Hi please can anyone help me here, my s6 edge doesn’t have the 10 pre installed modes for camera and I cannot get any modes for video as screen keeps shutting off, thanks.

    Reply
    • simon says

      January 23, 2016 at 2:48 am

      do you have the video icon in camera app? You may take a screenshot and share it on our Facebook so that others can “see” it.

      are you in easy mode?


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